A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2301722 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2303105 epoch_slot_no: 13505 block_no: 2301614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-03-11 00:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ad2648d5e9ed7696299f0290819f308f5936325378de1f39beb7dc9c4a21e0bBlock Operator
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